Myanmar military sets 35 people on fire, including children and women

Yangon: – At least 35 people have been burnt alive by Myanmar’s army near the village of Moso. Local rebel groups in Myanmar have released photographs and information about it. Two weeks ago, a shocking incident occurred when the Myanmar army dragged 11 people out of their homes and set them on fire. The release of the video and photographs had elicited a strong international reaction.

On Friday, the Myanmar army carried out an inhumane operation in Kayah province, bordering Thailand. Moreover, a Myanmar army contingent travelled from Demoso Township to the Hapruso area. During this time, the army clashed with local armed rebel groups and displaced villagers. Four members of the rebel group were killed during the clashes. As per the rebel group, a large cloud of smoke appeared in the area shortly after this. Initially, the rebel group could not visit the site, which was afire, fearing the army.

However, after visiting the place on Saturday morning, eight vehicles and five bikes were found completely burnt. Besides, the rebels said, several burnt bodies were also found in the vehicles, including a woman and a child. About 35 burnt bodies have been recovered, and sources said they had no idea what happened here. The incident has drawn strong reactions from rebel groups and locals, who criticise that the Myanmar military’s brutality is at its peak.

The last few months have shown several instances of Myanmar’s military brutality. Human rights groups say such incidents have been regular since the junta took control of Myanmar. A few months ago, a daughter and her father were shot dead at point-blank range in their home. Last month, the army set fire to some settlements in a village in the northwest. Earlier, there were reports of airstrikes on villages sheltering protesters against the junta regime and abduction of youths from their homes in these villages.

Since February, more than 1,300 people have been killed since the junta started the crackdown on protesters. More than 10,000 people have been arrested.